Sales were strong across most of Canada, with the greatest growth in Ontario (up 11.2 per cent), Alberta (11.3) and Quebec (4.6). Only Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced a decline in sales.

StatsCan says the latest figures are consistent with other indices from 2010.

Capacity utilization rates increased by 7.5 per cent—the largest single year gain in more than 20 years. Prices increased 1.0 per cent and productivity advanced by 4.6 per cent.